around the studio
I enjoy making small improvements to my work space. A lot of these improvements happen on the fly, as the need or notice arises, in the middle of other projects. Recently, after becoming frustrated with the plastic caps … Continued
Seasonal Skincare
+ On the central Oregon Coast red elder is blooming everywhere right now, and it comes right at the time I tend to want to change up my skin care routine. Elderflower has become a cue of sorts, that … Continued
making my week | 3
where I share some of what I’ve been making each week, and invite you to do the same… It’s been a long while since I’ve made any kind of clothing for myself so this was pretty fun. I sort of … Continued
making my week | 2
where I share some of what I’ve been making each week, and invite you to do the same… This week I fixed up a(nother) favorite old sweater. A sweater so warm and comforting that just thinking about putting it on … Continued
wild medicinals
Red elder trees are blooming everywhere right now. They are all along the roadsides out here near the lakes on the edge of the woods, and there are a couple growing right in our yard. Until recently, when I … Continued
make your own yogurt
I love yogurt all ways – made up sweet in a smoothie with fruit, savory with seeds and herbs, as a topping on meals or a spread on sandwiches; as a supplement to swig down doses of flax oil and … Continued
doing it myself / week 4
This week I repaired an old favorite sweater. My work can be hard on my clothes, so I have a few designated “work sweaters.” This wool sweater, even though it’s ill fitting and really kind of frumpy, tends to be … Continued
doing it myself / week 3
Last week’s linen project… a set of humble, hard working dish towels and a couple table napkins, too. This is one of the easiest projects ever. Simply cut to your desired size – leaving room for seam allowance – … Continued
doing it myself / week 2
This week’s DIY project was a little something for our car. We like to have the basics set up so our vehicle stays organized, and so we are prepared for spontaneous day trips or long days out running errands. One … Continued
doing it myself
This week I started a batch of Natalie’s lavender skin toner. Witch Hazel, the base of this toner, is something I hadn’t had around since I was a little girl with the chicken pox, and my dad gave me cool … Continued